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H774 JPC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

156,178 mi
Last recorded156,178 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH774 JPC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 156,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 156,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 155,949 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 155,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 155,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 154,866 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 154,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 154,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 154,108 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaitor side has slight dampness (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 154,108 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaitor side has slight dampness (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 153,721 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 152,764 miles

all Rear and front passenger seats missing at time of test seat belts connected to these seats also not tested.

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 152,754 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack has slight leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 150,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 148,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 146,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 145,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 142,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 139,328 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 135,372 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 135,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 131,141 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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H774 JPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H774 JPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H774 JPC registered?

H774 JPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 February 1991.

Is H774 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H774 JPC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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